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Nanhyanga, Tanzania

Mtwara · Tanzania

Nanhyanga is a small city in Mtwara, Tanzania with a population of 13,519. Elevation: 1,109 ft (338 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

13,519 Population 11/sq mi density
1,109 ft Elevation 338 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
35.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Dar es Salaam Timezone

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People

Population13,519
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain35.3 in/yr
Sunny Days350/yr
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Population13,519
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Coordinates-10.8000°, 39.5500°
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam
Country🇹🇿 Tanzania
State / ProvinceMtwara
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation35.3 inches (897 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nanhyanga

Nanhyanga is a small city in Tanzania (Mtwara) with a population of 13,519. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet (338 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Dar_es_Salaam.

Climate in Nanhyanga

Nanhyanga has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F). The hottest month is Nov (27.8°C), the coldest is Jul (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2108 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.9° / 33.9° 366.6
Feb 25.3°C / 78°F 20.9° / 30.8° 351.2
Mar 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 30.2° 426.3
Apr 24.4°C / 76°F 18.6° / 29.6° 406.1
May 22.3°C / 72°F 15.4° / 28.6° 140.5
Jun 20.9°C / 70°F 13.2° / 27.8° 38.3
Jul 20.6°C / 69°F 13.1° / 28.3° 29.7
Aug 22.8°C / 73°F 14.9° / 31.9° 10.7
Sep 25.3°C / 78°F 17.1° / 34.6° 6.2
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 19° / 37° 129.8
Nov 27.8°C / 82°F 20.7° / 37.4° 55.6
Dec 27.5°C / 81°F 20.9° / 36.5° 146.8
Nanhyanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 350 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,109 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Tanzania avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days350 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,109 ft (338 m)
Area1,197.6 sq mi (3,101.8 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates-10.8000°N, 39.5500°W
TimezoneAfrica/Dar_es_Salaam

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.3"
7% below Tanzania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 9.88"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3. Most recent: M4.3 on Apr 30, 2019.

Apr 30, 2019 17 km ENE of Nachingwea, Tanzania M4.3 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Chido Category 4 287 km
2019 Kenneth Category 4 168 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.9 in
February 78°F (25°C) 8.4 in
March 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in Wettest
April 76°F (25°C) 7.0 in
May 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
July 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
August 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
September 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Warmest

Nanhyanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in June to 79°F in December. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (9.9") and June the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Nanhyanga

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nanhyanga B Primary School
Nanhyanga A Primary School
Namkomolela Primary School
Namdowola Primary School
Mtegu Primary School
Mnyoma Primary School
Miule Primary School
Mitene Primary School
Mambamba Primary School
Malamba Primary School
Majengo Primary School
Mambamba Primary School
Namdowola Primary School
Nanhyanga B Primary School
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Farmers Markets in Nanhyanga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Market

Airports Near Nanhyanga

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mtwara AirportMYWMedium Airport
Mikindani AirportSmall Airport
Nangade AirportNNDSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Dar_es_Salaam

🇹🇿 About Tanzania

Capital Dodoma
Population 56,318,348
Area 945,087 km²
GDP (USD) $79,030,935,627
GDP per capita $1,224
HDI 0.532
Life expectancy 67.0 years
Internet users 29.1%
Urban population 35.5%
Currency TZS (Shilling)
Languages English, Swahili
Calling code +255
TLD .tz
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nanhyanga

What is the population of Nanhyanga?

Nanhyanga has a population of 13,519 residents and is located in Tanzania. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 1,197.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nanhyanga?

Nanhyanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.3 inches.

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